LEGAL SERVICES


Iowa MMJ believes that migration is a human right and that everyone deserves to live in safety and dignity. Iowa MMJ provides high-quality immigration legal services- a foundational, necessary and valuable service for individuals and families.
 
The U.S. immigration system is complex, long, fundamentally unjust and many can’t afford to hire a private attorney. Our diverse, expert and caring staff serves immigrant and refugee communities across the state by providing high-quality, affordable immigration legal counsel and representation.
 
Potential clients can call (515) 255-9809 for more information about our immigration legal services or to make an appointment. Appointments for our regional clinics open once a month.  
 
Services Overview
 
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or are applying for an initial DACA, or DACA renewal, please call anytime and be sure to mention why you are calling, as these cases are accepted outside of our normal clinics, and we may be able to make a faster appointment for you.
 
We regularly represent people or assist in application preparations for the following types of cases:
Family-based immigration, including petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Temporary Protected Status
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act immigration-related benefits)
U-visas
T-visas
SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status), including for Unaccompanied Minors
Asylum
Cancellation
Removal defense
Naturalization and Citizenship
 
We do not currently represent clients in the following types of cases:
Employment-based immigration
Federal Court representation
Criminal defense, family law defense or any legal services other than immigration legal services
 
Please refer to our Immigration Attorney List on our Resources page for additional resources.
 
 
I do not need help, but I want to help. What can I do?
 
There is more need than we currently have resources for, and sometimes must turn people away. You can help by becoming a one-time or a monthly donor so we can afford more staff to help more people. Please refer to our Donate page for more information.
 
We sometimes need volunteers. Click the Volunteer button on the Home page to sign up.